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Basics of Tax-Efficient Investing

Money Talk

Below are six tax-saving ideas gleaned from recent webinars and research for my book: Look Toward the Future - Absent new tax legislation, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is scheduled to sunset after 2025, tax rules will return to what they were in 2017, and tax rates will be higher than they are right now.

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5 benefits trends to watch in 2020

Benefit Resource Inc.

So, how will this affect tax advantaged accounts like Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts? In 2017, there was the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The buzz phrase “health and wellness” is currently widely used to reference services or products that take a more holistic approach to care.

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Year-end checklist for HR

PeopleStrategy

In 2018, the cap for employee contributions to health care flexible spending accounts will increase to $2,650 , according to the Society for Human Resource Management. The lives of some of your employees changed in 2017. Make any necessary updates to FSAs. Did your data change with them? Update employee contact info.

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Enrolling in benefits creates a level of stress that’s scary

Benefit Resource Inc.

According to the 2017 Benefits Communication Survey from Jellyvision, almost half of employees report enrolling in benefits as “always very stressful” That’s scary. in 2017 revealed several key areas within pre-tax benefits where participant understanding needs improvement. What makes enrolling in benefits stressful?

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The intersection of health, technology and benefits

Benefit Resource Inc.

Diabetes equipment for staying on top of your blood sugar… Multiple diabetic supplies are available for purchase through your Flexible Spending Account. It was also listed as the #1 beauty breakthrough product of 2017 by Cosmo. Find out if the diabetic supplies you use are eligible under an FSA.

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November HR News Worth Review

Higginbotham

The following commonly offered employee benefits are subject to these limits: High deductible health plans (HDHPs) and health savings accounts (HSAs); Health flexible spending accounts (FSAs); 401(k) plans; and. Many employee benefits are subject to annual dollar limits that are adjusted for inflation by the IRS each year.

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Executive benefit reimbursement plans

Higginbotham

According to the Commonwealth Fund , more than one in 20 Americans under the age of 64 spent at least $1,700 on out-of-pocket medical expenses in 2017. HRAs may sound like Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), but there are key differences. Covering Out-of-Pocket Expenses and Medical Expenses.